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Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Gainesville area!

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Family events, kids activities and parenting resources in the Gainesville area!

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Mayhem Ranch Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa & his reindeer! Celebrate Christmas at Mayhem Ranch-the only farm in Florida with reindeer! Join us for a festive ...

All Day Event
Location: 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, FL, 32668
Cost: TBA
Website: mayhemranch.ticketspice.com
Category: Family Fun

Chiefland Christmas Festival and Parade

Annual Christmas Festival, 5K Rudolph Run and Lighted Christmas Parade. Free activities for the kids with meet and greet with ...

7:00 am
Location: Chiefland Trailhead 121 Trailhead Park 209 SW 1st Ave. Chiefland, FL 32626S Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626
Cost: free, donations for parking
Website: www.chieflandchamber.com
Category: Family Fun

Cracker House Winery: Christmas on the Ranch Returns

We’re excited to announce the return of our annual Christmas on the Ranch event at Cracker House Winery! Petting zoo, ...

9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 522 SE 897th St, Old Town, FL 32680-7373
Cost: Free admission
Category: Family Fun

Saturday Nature Walk at Wildflowers Park

Start your weekend with a peaceful morning in the woods. Every Saturday at 9 am, WildFlowers Park in Melrose welcomes ...

9:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: WildFlowers Music Park 4107 NE 255th Drive, Melrose, FL 32666
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

The Lynx Tails Story Time

Join us for our weekly family story time, The Lynx Tails! We'll open our doors a few minutes early and ...

9:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: 601 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: thelynxbooks.com
Category: Family Fun

The Curious Child Learning Studio: Open Studio Hours

A time for children to play and explore in our Reggio-inspired process art and sensory learning environment. Children have free access ...

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 125 NW 23 Ave #6, Gainesville, FL 32609
Cost: $12.00 per child
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park Ranger-Led Tour

Guided walks with a ranger are available every Saturday at 10 am. Special guided walks for groups are available by ...

10:00 am
Location: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL 32653
Cost: Included with park admission. $4 per vehicle, up to eight visitors. $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
Website: www.floridastateparks.org
Category: Family Fun

IMPACT GNV: Celebrating Peace, Connecting Community

Come join IMPACT GNV as we celebrate the year and give back to community. The event will feature a free hot ...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: MLK Multipurpose Center 1028 Northeast 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
Cost: free
Website: www.gainesvillefl.gov
Category: Family Fun

Kiwanis Christmas Parade & Market at Keystone Heights

The Christmas Market will be chock-full of vendors, food trucks, live music, and holiday cheer! And don’t miss the Kiwanis Christmas ...

10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Location: Downtown 555 S. Lawrence Blvd, Keystone Heights, FL, 32656
Cost: Free
Website: www.keystoneheights.us
Category: Family Fun

Merry Melrose Christmas Parade

Please come join us on Saturday, December 12th at 10 am in Melrose Florida for our Merry Melrose Christmas parade. Honorary ...

10:00 am
Location: SR-26, from Center Street to the traffic light at SR-21, Melrose, FL
Cost: free
Website: melrosefl.com
Category: Family Fun

Barnes & Noble Kid's Saturday Storytime

Join us for our weekly children's storytime event at 11 AM every Saturday morning! We will read a favorite picture ...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 3728 SW Archer Rd Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

High Springs Museum Open Day

The High Springs Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. The museum is located behind ...

11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL, 32643
Cost: FREE
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

JCPenney Kids Zone

Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a free ...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: JCPenney Kids Department, Oaks Mall, Gainesville FL
Cost: free
Website: www.jcpenney.com
Category: Family Fun

Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses

Bring a bag (or bags) of carrots to feed the horses on Saturdays! The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime ...

11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 20307 NW C.R. 235A, Alachua, FL 32615
Cost: bring carrots to feed the horses
Website: millcreekfarm.org
Category: Family Fun

Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church: The Polar Express and Santa Claus

The "Polar Express: will be running this Christmas. Real live-running toy trains. The High Springs Museum and St. Bartholomew's will ...

11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (next to City Hall) 18615 NW 238th St, High Springs, FL 32643
Cost: Free admission
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Santa's Cookie Bake-Off at Gainesville Harley-Davidson

Looking for a fun Christmas event near you? Join us at GHD on December 12 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 ...

11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Gainesville Harley-Davidson, 4125 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: Free
Website: gainesvilleharley.com
Category: Family Fun

Skate Station Funworks Roller Skating Lessons

You are never too young or old to Learn to Skate! Skate Station Funworks offers a skating lesson program on ...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
Cost: $14.95 plus tax
Website: funworks.com
Category: Family Fun

Pokemon TCG at Coliseum of Comics Gainesville

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: 4401 NW 25th Place, Suite G - Gainesville FL 32606
Cost: Contact for details
Website: coliseumofcomics.com
Category: Family Fun

Saturday Shoppes Presents: Caribbean Street Fest

Caribbean Street Fest takes over Oaks Mall Gainesville from 4PM to 8PM! One island ain't enough. We're bringing the WHOLE Caribbean ...

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Oaks Mall Gainesville 6419 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

M2 Battle Sports Newberry Open Play Saturdays

Open Play at 4:45 pm and 7:45 pm. M2 Battlesports Newberry is located at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex and offers ...

4:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Location: 24880 NW 16th Ave, Newberry, FL
Cost: $20 plus tax
Website: www.m2battlesports.com
Category: Family Fun

Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights

Haile Equestrian is hosting monthly Movie Nights. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month. From classic horse movies to ...

5:00 pm
Location: 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
Cost: free for Haile Equestrian Members | $40 for non-members
Website: www.haileequestrian.com
Category: Family Fun

Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce: Newberry Movie on the Lawn & Cookie Decorating

Join us for a movie on the lawn, in the heart of Downtown Newberry! Cookie decorating begins at 5 pm ...

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Barry Park next to the Newberry Municipal Building 25440 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
Cost: free
Website: www.facebook.com
Category: Family Fun

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center Festival of Lights

The 2026 Festival of Lights will begin on Friday, December 4 and end Thursday, December 24. December 4 through the 23 ...

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096
Cost: $4.00 per person and children under 3 are free
Website: stephenfostercso.org
Category: Family Fun

Ocala Christmas Parade

Annual Christmas Parade in Ocala THEME: A Red, White, and Blue Christmas, in honor of America's 250th birthday

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: 1739 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, FL
Cost: free
Website: ocalachristmasparade.org
Category: Family Fun

Kirby Family Farm's Christmas Train

We welcome you to the 2026 Christmas Train at Kirby Family Farm! It’s our 15th year hosting this Holiday fun ...

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: 19630 NE 30th St. Williston, FL 32696
Cost: $19.99 contribution per person in advance, ages 10 and up, $25 at the gate if available. Children ages 3-9 are $12.99 in advance and $15 at the gate if available. Children 2 and under are FREE, no contribution is requested.
Website: www.kirbyfarm.com
Category: Family Fun